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The jump ball in Basketball games is significant because it determines which team gets the first possession of the ball at the start of the game and at the beginning of each overtime period. It is a fair way to start the game and ensures that both teams have an equal opportunity to gain possession.
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What is Jump Ball Area?
The jump ball area is in the centre of the basketball court.
Held ball in basketball?
Results in a jump ball.
What is a basketball game started with?
jump ball
How is a basketball game stated?
with a jump ball
How is the basketball game started?
A jump Ball!
What is it called when both basketball teams have their hands on the ball?
Jump ball
What do you do when there is a held ball in basketball?
you should have to jump the ball to look for your teammate
What did the Referee in basketball do after every basket in basketball until 1937?
Jump ball
What is the Dunk in Basketball?
you jump up and throw the ball in
What happens at the start of play in basketball?
a jump ball
When does a jump ball occur in basketball?
At the beginning of the game in the NBA. In all basketball games, at the start of the game. In an NBA Game, the jump ball is also used during a "held ball" situation----both teams have a player holding the ball at the same time for about three seconds.
Which player jumps for the ball in basketball?
Normally, the center would. But in the case of a jump ball, the player that was fighting for possession of the ball will jump.( what he said)
